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The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-04-02

Thos. DeCray of Wilmington, spent
Sunday with his uncle, Thos. Morrison.
Edward Frazier is confined to the
house by illness, so am informed.
John 4. Scott spent several days last
week in Wilmington.
John McKane has purchased large
bay colt, and now can boast of the largest
horse in Barksdae.
| will not have time to give an account
ofthe election this week, but one young
man who is Il candidate, has purchased
colt, and violin, he also takes boxing
lessons.
la! hal Did you see "Tyro's' letter
last week? He must be in love with two
or three, can't say what. He starts of
with description of delightful young
lady, eats "horseham" and finally winds
up with brief sarcasm. But when
youthful youth is in love, he's ex-
cusable. "Tyro" take an old mans adj
vice, understand what you talk about be-
fore you talk; choose more appropriate
name, than "Tyro" for yourself and give
your readers an interesting letter every
week, but boys must not trifle with men,
and give them saucy answer when they
kindly inquire for them am your
Fatherly FRIEND. DICK CATcuoN.
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BARN BURNED.

The frame barn on the lower farm of
Mr.. George q. Kerrs place was burned
on Sunday morning last. The fire was
discovered about 4.30 in the morning, in
the straw she'd This shed was attached
to the barn, and before any one arrived
OH the scene, the large building was in a
blaze. The tenant, John McCarns, lost
all Of his farming implements, there was
also quantity of hay, straw and corn
fodder burned. The large road wagon
was outside the barn as Mr.. McCarns had
been using it Saturday. 1t was pushed
away from the building and was saved.
Mr. McCarns had one of his hands badly
burned while saving the wagon.
Close by the barn stands a granary
which was not burned 1t was only
saved from the fact that the wind was
blowing the fire away from this building.
There was much grain in the granary.
The burned barned is insured in the
Chester Comfy mutual for $3.50 Mr..
Kerr, when asked what would his loss be
said, "There are the walls, l can't tell how
much it will take to build new barn.
As to the origin it is hard to tell. 1t is
thought that three or four men slept in
the straw shed on Saturday night, and
from this the fire was started.
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Kimbleville, Pa, Items.

Kimbleville, Pa, is very pretty little
village, situated on the side of hill, six
miles north of Newark. see all the
important towns and villages represent
ed in The LEDGER, and think it will
prove interesting to give a Kimbleville
letter to its readers. 1t contains about
twenty five fine residences of which /
will name few. Dr. West has Il large
new house, built modern style and pre-
SCENTS an attractive appearance. Mr.. A.
Cavander, Henry Greenfield, Wesley
Kennedy, John Pennington, Norris Pratt
Chan Taylor, and Robert Kennedy.
would mention more but space forbids.
There are three stores in the town, the
largest one is general merchandise store
of which Mr. Thos Phillips is the accom-
modating merchant, and also postmaster;
Mr. Westley Kennedy is the genial pro-
prietor of the other dry good and grocery
store Mr.. Lewis Brown is ever smiling
behind the counter of the jewelry store
DIR. West is ever ready to call upon pa
tients, and ill prescriptions at his drug
store, where he keeps full line of pure
drugs and fancy articles. Mr.. John Pen
nington is manager of the blacksmith
shops, and the wheelwright shop is oper-
ated by Mr.. Samuel Kennedy. Any one
wanting good wagon or an old one re-
paired call on the above gentlemen, and
they will give you satisfaction. The
hotel is well managed, and Mr., Cloud
Pierson, the proprietor, is the right man
in the right place, and make things pleas
ant for boarders and patrons. Now don't
think Kimbleville is little heaven it
contains earthen and crockery ware as
well as china.
The public School is prosperous under
the efficient teaching of Miss Allie
Dougherty.
Last Friday night week surprise
party was rendered Miss Mollie Taylor,
and we all spent very pleasant evening,
to the great joy of ourselves and hostess.
Mr.. Jos. Humes has sold his property
to Mr.. Carson Eaves, who will move into
it at an early date. Mr. Humes has
moved to Townsend, Del
L. II. Crossans sale on Saturday week
was 4 success. Horses sold from $l3S up.
lfyou want good horse attend the
sale ON April Z. Webster and Cavander
will sell good stock on that day
Mr.. Robert Mearns who has been at
tending the West Chester Normal school
has been appointed as a candidate to the
cadetship ut West Point, by Congressman
Everhart.
If this proves interesting, will write
again. A SUBSCRIBER.
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MECHANICsVILLE ITEMS.

This little place has had its changes
and is now settling down for business
Mr.. Mccormick is making things sound
business like and promises fair show of
Patronage.
Mr.Reese Scott and Mr. Robinson have
moved away, leaving two empty houses.
What we want now is first class
wheelwright to bring work here.
see some of the farmers are making
preparations for blowing and planting.
The roads are now in excellent condi-
ton and considerable hauling is being
done.
The literary society is progressing
splendldly.
Mrs. +. + Romans variety store is
still moving on in the even tenor Of its
way; she wishes to call your attention to
the fact that she has on hand variety
of confectionery cakes, crackers and
sundry notions, kept in country store
and expects to increase her stock with
the increase of patronage Give her II
call.
The public school closed the last quar-
ter last Friday. An entertainment was
given in the afternoon by f. j. Romans,
an artist and photographer from Steelton,
Pa, on Chemistry with few illustra-
tions.
Next Saturday the voters of this school
district will meet to elect commissioner
for the coming year, to fill the place Of
Mr. John McKeowan whose time expires,
he having served faithfully for twelve or
fourteen years.
Rev. &. V. Brace from near Harring-
ton, Del, spent week with us visiting.
Il. j. Romans returned to Steelton, Pa,
last Saturday, after visit of three weeks.
ASOS
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APPLETON ITEMS.

Two new families have moved into APP
pleton and the two that had been living
there have left. One We are sorry to say
was our kind and accommodating mer-
chant, John p Wade, also our most esti-
mable Postmistress, Mrs. J p. Wade, still
there could not have been better family
in their place. We wish Mr. Scott sue
cess.
Why not make city of Appleton and
build more houses There is consdera-
BILE business going for such n small place.
There is Miss Alexander, our neat young
dressmaker; Mr., Yetman, the blacksmith
Mr.. Scott, our new merchant d. T. Work
our enterprising harness maker, and last
and best of all "Creepys" iirst-cass
boarding house. Can any other little
town boast of more? TRuTH.
I'VE would be pleased to hear again
from "Truth." But steer Gear of pen
sonalities, as we have had some exper
fence in this line. Send us the news
and we will he much pleased. -EDs.l
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Many in this town will no doubt recall
the name of the subject of this sketch,
Will c. Laws, now connected with the
extensive furniture house of Wins 4 Bro,
So North Second St., Philadelphia. Mr..
Laws passed his boyhood days in New
ark, and at the age Of IL went west
where he entered the law office of his
Uncle. lie soon tired of this and we
next find him in the U. $. Navy, where
he was promoted in q short time TO a
First Sergeant. While in this capacity
he saw much of the world, but the briny
deep failed to have great enough attract
ions for young Laws roaming spirit, and
he drifted from one place to another uh-
til he reached the Quaker city, where he
became salesman in a furniture store.
He did not coufine himself to one firm
long but tried several, and at last secur-
ed a position with Wins Il Bro, and to
them he has proven both valuable and
expert salesman. Mr.. Laws has drawn
about him host of friends; and he has
unquestionably secured to the firm
whom he represents large and still in
creasing patronage from Peninsula buyers.
We are glad to make known the above
about former resident of our town, and
we are sure the many friends of Mr.. L.
will read the above sketch with no little
interest.
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DEATHS DOINGs.
JOHN M'cLELLAND.

On Saturday of last week John AlcClel.
land, and aged citizen of this town, died
at the ripe old age of 81, at the residence
OF his son-in-law, VIM. Barton, residing
on New London avenue. Mr.. McClel-
land was born in this State, and early in
life began bookkeeping at McClellands-
vile. He remained here for many years
but later went to Cecil county, Md, and
purchasing farm, not liking farming he
removed to Wilmington and engaged
again in the mercantile business. He re-
manned here awhile, but eventually re-
turned to INTERCHANGEABLE. The deceas-
ed was married to Miss Catharine Ep-
right, of Delaware county, Pa, by the
Rev. Joseph II. Kennard, ON March lst,
1927 Mrs. McClelland has been dead
about 30 years.
After the marriage of his daughter to
VIM Barton, he made his home with his
son-in-law. Mr. McClelland was man
OF sterling character, honest and upright,
and his dealing with men was always
straightforward and business-likc. The
deceased was highly respected, and
greatly liked. lie leaves three daughters
and one son. One of his daughters mar
ried VIM. Barton, another married Brock
Paul of Calvert, Md, and another mar
ried Benz. Woolsey, of Chicago. The de-
ceased was II consistent member of the
NJ. +. Church, but Of late years, from in
firmities of age, was unable to attend.
Interment on Friday last, at Head of
Christiana Cemetery.
MRS. JANE cAuLK.
On Monday the 2Sth inst, Mrs. Jane
Caulk, relict of the late Benjamin Caulk,
died at her residence on Main street, in
her 74th year. She had been unwell for
Il short time before death. The deceased
was daughter of the late DIR. Handy, who
was well known in this town, and resid-
ed at the East End for number of
years. Mrs. Caulk has lived here for
long number of years, and was highly es-
teemed for her christian worth and liber-
atty. Two sons and step-daughter,
Mrs. John l.. ELLIOTT survive her The
funeral took place Friday and was largely
attended. Services were held at the house.
Interment at White Clay Creek Gene
terry
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A Nut To Crack,

A man sent Il boy to store with 20
cents to get 20 lead pencils. The store
keeper did not have penny pencils. The
kind he had were cents, . for cent,
and for a cent. The shop keeper and
the boy were puzzled for time, but
finally solved the difficulty and the boy
got 20 pencils for 20 cents. How many
of each kind did he get.
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THE LAST LECTURE.

On Friday evening of last week the
last lecture of the four, was given in the
College Oratory. DR.. w. 2. Wilson, of
Pennsylvania, gave very interesting
discourse on, "Insectiverous plants" The
audience was small but those present en-
joyed the rich treat given by the lectur-
mr.
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Services at Newark and Wesley Churches


NEWARK ME-. CHURCH.
Sunday morning Glass at o'clock. m.
Communion at 1890 a. m.
Sabbath School at 2:30.
Young Mems Prayer meeting at o'clock
All the young men of the church should
attend
Preaching at 7.3O p. III.
Class on Monday night
Glass on Tuesday night
"Wednesday night prayer meeting at
1880 o'clock.
WESLEY NJ. f. CHURCH
Preaching ut $50 p. IN.
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Drunkenness. or Liquor Habit, can be cured by
administering DIR. Halnes Golden Specific.

1t can he given in cup of coffee or tea
without the knowledge of the person
taking it, ctlecting speedy and perma-
ment cure, whether the patient is a
moderate drinker or an alcoholic wreck
Thousands cfdrunkarls have been made
temperate men who have taken the
Golden Specific in their coffee without
their knowledge, andto-day believe they
quit drinking of their own free will.
No harmful effects results from its ad-
ministration Cures guaranteed. Send
for circular and full particulars. Address
in confidence Golden Specific Co., 1856
Race Street, Cincinnati. Ohio. nov. 6Iy
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-04-02

Snow Storm.

Snow began falling on Thursday morn
ing and continued nearly all day Friday.
The temperature was above 400 and the
snow melted rapidly Toward evening
ofThursday snow was falling very heavy
and stuck to everything that it touched.
The trees and fences truly presented a
wintry scence. In Virginia snow has
fallen several inches, and it was still
showing hard on Friday. There was
sleighing here on Friday morning.
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Public Sale !


The Subscriber having rented his farm near
Newark Del, Will expose to public sale, Frida y
April Sth at | O'Clock p. IN. his entire surpl us
stock Of household goods and farming nipple
ments HORSES-NO l, Clldesdale coming 4
years DID, weighs 1900 H. broke to pillow and wa g
on, good disposition; No ., Dock, a tOppy blac ok
Canadian, years Old, extra family horse, sound
and gentle, fearless Of steam; No 3, Kate, good
brood mare and good worker; No 4, Iearllng mare
colt, Kentucky stock. FARMING UTENSILS -
horse tread power and thresher circular
wood saw; grain fan; corn shelter; self rake
champion Reaper In good order; Iron mower;
grain drill; family carriage and pole; l set OF
double carriage harness nearly new; old buggy;
plows, harrows, cultivators &C. HOUSEHOLD
GOODS.-1 set OF Cottage furniture, mahogany
bureau, marble top; wash stands; l walnut
dining table; 10 foot walnut extension table; /
high post walnut bed stead; single bedstead, 1
cherry bedstead; TO common bedstead; dozen
chairs; American button hole sewing machine.
KITCHEN WARE new cook stove MOI and
fixtures complete; No Royal cook; fire place
heaters; Ironing tables; Butter worker and Box
wash tub; pOtsi kettles, pans, &c.
Terms at Sale.
A. r Shockley, D. J. NURPHRY.
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A young man, age IS, height feet ,
inches, with dark hair and eyes, wishes
several lady correspondents. Object,
pleasure and pastme All communica-
tons strictly confidential. Address, all
communications to A. b. g., care of
LEDGER OFFICE, Newark, Del.
Apr2tf.
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WANTED.-A middle aged woman
to work in dairy. widow with one
child will be suitable. No colored person
need apply. Inquire at this office.
Anril 2.3M#
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Sherif's Sale.



By virtue Of a writ OF venditi0ni ExpOnas 10 Inc
directed Will be exposed to Public Sale at the
Hotel now occupied by John 4. Lewis. In the
Town OF Newark, In White Clay Creek hundred.
New Castle county, Delaware, on Monday the is
day OF April 1887, at O'Clock p. NJ, the following
described Real Estate viz; All that lot and piece
OF land situate and lying In the Town Of Newark.
New Castle county, and State OF Delaware, and
more particularly marked and bounded as follows
10 VII: Beginning at new set stone on the
north side OF the Main street OF Newark, II being
also corner for lot No. on the s0uincasi cor
ner thereof and running from thence along the
north Side OF said street OF Newark north ~ de-
greesi East 10 feet In, to new Sc stone a cor
ner for lot No. 3 and mansion property, thence by
the division line between this lot and no 3 north
Z degrees, west 363 feet In. 10 a stone q corner
for John ChOate and +. A. curtis, thence along
the line OF said Curtis, South IS degrees west 81
feet TO stone, II being the north east corner for
lot NO and running from thence south three
degrees east passing through the shops aG3 feet
in, to the first named stone aud place " begin
ming, containing about IS square perches OF land
be the same more or less
Seized and taken in execution as the property
OF stephen X. Choate, and to be sold by
GILES LAMBSON, Sheriff
sheriffs ONCE, WI. March 81. 1887.
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The importance Of purifying the blood can
not be overestimated, for without pure blood
You cannot enjoy good health.
At this season nearly every ono needs a
good medicine to purify, vitalize, and enrich
the blood, and we ask you to try Hoods
DoNuI;ar Sarsaparilla. Itstrengthens
SNHiioi and builds up the system,
creates an appetite, and tones the digestion,
while 1t eradlcates disease. The peculiar
combination, proportion, and preparation
Of the vegetable remedies used give to
i npO Sura slTsap DoTsp, p'' Sa To Itself
other medicine has such arecord Of wonderful
cures. II you have made up your mind to
buy Hoods Sarsaparllla do not be induced to
take any other instead. It is a Peculiar
Medicine, and is worthy your confidence.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is sold by all druggists.
Prepared by C. l. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
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Absolutely free from opium is DIR.
Bulls Baby Syrup, it is valued most
highly as remedy for the disorders of
babyhood. Price 25 cents hottie.
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Intention, Travellers !

From now until further notice orders
for the Hack can be left at Williamson q
Son, Wright x Co., Washington Hotel,
Deer Park Hotel, and West End Market
Letters for mail can be left at the latter
place. and the same will be promptly
mailed My headquarters is at the Della
ware House.
Respectfully JoHN l.. Prick.
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BOWEN Z BROTHER.

AN local notices appearing in this
paper, relating to the sale of goods, and
not written by us, will be charged at
certain rate per line.
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FOR Blacksmith and
Wheclwright shop situated at Cowan-
town, Md Good Stand. Apply to WIN.
;. BURNITE, Cowantown. Md.
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Advertising. Cards.

,s-I'lstl'l1' lsI'ls't,la11ft1N1tN'
Merchants and others who desire
fancy design cards for advertising pur-
poses, can procure the same at this office.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-04-02

Guut in most cases first makes itself
known by an acute pain in the joint of
the qrcd Toe. This most excruciating
pain may be likencd to that produced by
the driving off wedge under the nail.
For govt use salvation Oil Price %
cents Il bottle.
Drink, pretty creature, drink" little
at time Of DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup, and
you will relieve your cold, and not rack
your chest and lungs to pieces, and keep
everybody else in a state of agitation
Price twenty-five cents.
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1T CAME OUT ALL RIGHT.

GENERALLY surprises are pleasant and
the one in question was no exception to
the rule A young gentleman of Will
mington, who has the proud distinction
of being Il brother-in-law to the junior
editor, concocted surprise for his friends
at the West End First ward), and on
Saturday he gave orders to the ice cream
maker and cake baker to prepare re-
freshments suitable for the occasion. As
Sunday marked the anniversary of his
til birthday, of course it could not be
deferred As is the usual custom on the
Sabbath, IL slight lunch is partaken of
about II o'clock, and as the time drew
nigh, the good wife, together with her
sister, began preparations to satisfy the
hunger Of their guests. Plum pudding
had been prepared on Saturday and care
fully placed in a convenient place. The
cloth had been laid and everything
placed in readiness for the pudding. Lo !!
and behold, it could not be found
Search was begun Immediately, and after
every place had been explored, a faint
suspicion pointed to the Wilmingtonian
as having spirited the 'lunch" away. He
was accused, but smilingly declared that
he did not have the pudding. What
was to be done. Two or three hungry
fellows grew anxious, and the idea of
being compelled to go hungry until sup
per time, rather nettled them, although
they showed no real signs of being thus
disturbed. While the matter of "lunch
or no lunch" was being agitated, an in
dividual was seen to approach the house
with two MISUNDERSTANDING buckets,
and closely followed by two boys
bearing bundles. In the twinkling ofan
eye the mystery was solved Ice cream
and cake took the place of plum pudding,
and the brother-in-law was freely for
given for the part he played in spiriting
away the lunch first-intended While
the manner of celebrating his birthday
anniversary was purely novel, it was
nevertheless a most enjoyable one, and
we wish Mr.. c. S. II. unbounded hap
piness and prosperity in his walk toward
the 2Sth mile post.
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WANTED.-A girl to do general
house work. Apply at this office.
Mch 26-2tA
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS


FOR SALE, or Exchange. horse
stable manure. viii sell or exchange
the same for straw. Evan w. LEWIS
apr 2-tf
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STATE OF ONO, CRY OF ToLEDo,l
Lucas COUNTY, 5. S.
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he
is the senior partner of the firm of f.
J. CHENEY & Co., doing business in the
City of Toledo. County and State aforesaid
and that said firm will pay the sum of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case of Catarrh that can not
be cured bv the use of Halls Catarrh
Cure.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9Th day of December,
A. D., 'S6.
CDO A. W. GLEASON,
SEAL Notary Public.
p. C.-lIall's Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally and acts directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system. Send
for testimonials, free.
FL CHENEY. x CO., Toledo, o.
sz'- Sold by Druggists. IS cts
Cant cat thing" Hoods Sarsapar-
lila is a wonderful medicine for creating
an appetite, regulating digestion, and Civ
ing strength.
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Notice.

am glad to be able to announce to my
many patrons, that during my visit to
the West, | have procured the services of
Il first class watch maker of Philadelphia,
to do all kinds ofwatch repairing prompt
~ and at my usual reasonable terms.
March oG-tf W. A. WOODROW.
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NEWS IN OUR SECTION.


PLEASANT HILL DEL, March 81.
Our prophesy that Ebenezar would be
severed from Christiana charge and
united with the Hockessin Church at the
Conference session, has proved to be cor
rect. Rev. Joseph Dare has been APP
pointed to the pastorate OF the new
charge, and Rev. B. +. Price to Chris
tiana and Salem Churches, Mr.. Dare
moved from Christiana to Hockessin to-
day, where Il parsonage has been pro-
cured
The District Lodge of Good Templars
of this county will convene in Fairview
Lodges hall sometime in June. A gala
day is expected.
Several of the schools in this neigh
borhood are in want of teachers, and it
is runored that applications have been
made for the positions by some of our
home talent. If these young people are
proficient in the requirements of a teach
er, give them our schools. We feel sure
that the confidence of the school patrons
will not be shaken in those applying
should they obtain the "coyeted' posi-
tions.
Gilbert Whiteman of near Milford
Cross Roads. has been quite i'll for some
time, but is better now.
Albert Robinson Of our section, is now
in the employ of W. Atmore Woodrow
of Newark. Success to Albert in his
wire vocation"
Quite number of our sturdy youths
and rosy checked maidens are availing
themselves of the superior educational
advantages offered in Newark. The
ladies and gentlemen are about equally
divided in numbers and are enrolled at
the Newark Academy and Miss Maggie
Wilson's select school.
Farmers are very busy preparing their
ground for seeding. SQuIB GATHERER.
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WANTED.-Wheat and Corn for
William Lea. Son d Co., for which the
highest market prices will be paid.
JAS p. RoTHwELL, agent
nOV97tf Newark, Del.